Veniamin Kaverin

Writing

Veniamin Kaverin

Born April 6, 1902 · Pskov, Russian Empire

Died May 2, 1989 · aged 87

No biography available.

Known For

Easy StepsEasy Steps · 1989
Easy Steps
★ 6.51989
MovieAdventureFamily
A fairytale about the town of Nemukhin and it's citizens.
The Laws of the StormThe Laws of the Storm · 1928
The Laws of the Storm
1928
MovieDrama
In October 1917, Warrant Officer Shakhov sided with the revolution.Shakhov is disturbed by the thought that once, during the imperialist war, he was arrested for participating in a revolutionary circle and, during interrogation, while in a semi-conscious state, revealed the name of his comrade and teacher, the revolutionary Rayevsky. This offense of Shakhov's was exposed. The Revolutionary Tribunal sentences Shakhov to death. At the last moment, he is saved by Raevsky, who by then had become a significant party figure named Turbin, who tells the court about Shakhov and the circumstances in which he unknowingly became a traitor. The tribunal acquits Shakhov. Based on the novel “Nine Tenths of Fate“ by Veniamin Kaverin.
The Tale of Mitya and Masha, of the Merry Chimney Sweep and the Master Golden HandsThe Tale of Mitya and Masha, of the Merry Chimney Sweep and the Master Golden Hands · 1967
The Tale of Mitya and Masha, of the Merry Chimney Sweep and the Master Golden Hands
1967
MovieFamilyFantasy
Based on the fairy tale of the same name by Veniamin Kaverin.
Ein Mädchen aus SchneeEin Mädchen aus Schnee · 1979
Ein Mädchen aus Schnee
★ 6.71979
MovieFamily
The children’s film is based on Wenjamin Kawerin’s short story "Leichte Schritte". It centers on the ten-year-old Peter who is in love with his classmate Una. Much to his despair, however, Una is attracted to another classmate. Peter escapes into a dream world in which he spends a wonderful time with a girlfriend made from snow. As springtime arrives, the snow girl is threatened by the thaw. In order to preserve their friendship, Peter locks his "Una" into a cold store.
Letters of the 12th CenturyLetters of the 12th Century · 1976
Letters of the 12th Century
1976
MovieDramaTV Movie
The television play tells the story of the lives of archaeologists, true servants of science for whom it represents the meaning of life, and of people who only think about their careers and personal gain.
Open BookOpen Book · 1974
Open Book
★ 6.21974
MovieDrama
The protagonist of the film is a female microbiologist and inventor of penicillin. The discovery of this life-saving drug was preceded by many years of scientific research, which Dr. Lebedev conducted in his laboratory in a small provincial town at the beginning of the century... Tanya, a girl from the neighborhood, accidentally finds herself in the doctor's house, where she first encounters the mysterious world of science...
HourglassHourglass · 1987
Hourglass
1987
MovieAnimation
A new counselor appears in the pioneer camp, whom the guys called the Beard. Boy Petya notices that Beard has a rather strange behavior. The boy decides to figure out what is happening together with his girlfriend Tanya.
Two CaptainsTwo Captains · 1955
Two Captains
★ 6.21955
MovieAdventureFamily
From childhood, Sanya Grigoryev was able to achieve success in any business. He grew up a courageous and brave man. The dream of finding the remnants of Captain Tatarinov’s expedition led him to the ranks of polar explorers. The life of Captain Grigoryev is full of heroic events: he flew over the Arctic, fought against the Nazis. He was in danger, had to endure temporary defeats, but the hero’s persistent and purposeful character helps him to keep his vow made to himself in childhood: “Fight and seek, find and not give up.”

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The Laws of the StormThe Laws of the Storm · 1928
The Laws of the Storm
1928
MovieDrama
In October 1917, Warrant Officer Shakhov sided with the revolution.Shakhov is disturbed by the thought that once, during the imperialist war, he was arrested for participating in a revolutionary circle and, during interrogation, while in a semi-conscious state, revealed the name of his comrade and teacher, the revolutionary Rayevsky. This offense of Shakhov's was exposed. The Revolutionary Tribunal sentences Shakhov to death. At the last moment, he is saved by Raevsky, who by then had become a significant party figure named Turbin, who tells the court about Shakhov and the circumstances in which he unknowingly became a traitor. The tribunal acquits Shakhov. Based on the novel “Nine Tenths of Fate“ by Veniamin Kaverin.

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